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Falcon 900 vs PA-34 Seneca

Falcon 900 vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 1,066 vs 378 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 20,640 vs 2,155 kg, built 500 vs 5,037 units.

Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
Falcon 900 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Piper
First flight 21 September 1984 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1986 1971
Number produced 500 units 5037 units
Average unit price $44.7 million --
Wing area 49.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 11.9 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 20.2 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1066 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,640 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 10,255 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,155 kgf 2 x 164 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 688 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 900 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 900 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 900 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,640 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 900 or PA-34 Seneca?
The Falcon 900 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 900 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the Falcon 900 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 900 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.